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Ilse Treurnicht

Entrepreneur and former CEO of the MaRS Discovery District

Ilse Treurnicht’s career spans science, health and cleantech firms, innovation ecosystems, venture capital and impact investing, as well as public policy. She was chair of the Public Policy Forum and is a director of the Equality Fund. Ilse served as CEO of MaRS Discovery District, and is an advisor to businesses, governments and international organizations. 

Ilse Treurnicht

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